Weekend Rain Set To Drench NoVA: See Latest Timing, Forecast

VIRGINIA — After a couple rounds of rain and dreary conditions this week, Northern Virginia residents will enjoy a couple of mild days Thursday and Friday before a weekend soaker takes aim at the state.

Conditions will be dry and mild heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s on Thursday before dipping slightly into the mid-50s on Friday.

Conditions will likely change Saturday as rain moves into the area and persists into the evening, forecasters said. Most of Northern Virginia is expected to see half-inch to one inch of rainfall, according to the NWS.

The steadiest rain will likely occur Saturday night, forecasters said.

"Friday may end up being the best day of the week for travel and outdoor plans throughout the Eastern Seaboard," AccuWeather reported Thursday.

The amount of rain expected would not normally cause flooding concerns, but forecasters said the already wet ground from previous rains will increase the potential for minor flooding on rivers and streams.

According to the Capital Weather Gang's latest forecast, windy conditions will replace clouds and rain on Sunday morning.

"Robbed of an hour of sleep you are allowed not to be pleased with the blustery north winds making the low 50s feel more like the low 40s for highs," the Capital Weather Gang said. "It remains windy overnight (Sunday) with lows ranging through the 30s."

Looking ahead, Virginians can likely look forward to dry conditions, lighter winds and "well-above normal" temperatures next week, forecasters said.

Here's a look at the latest day-by-day weekend forecast from the National Weather Service:

Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. North wind around 6 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: Showers. High near 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.